Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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